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Easter Message 2022 Dear Parish Family, This year my message to you is in the form of a simple prayer. It is my hope that you will use it during prayer before meals or in the mornings or evenings throughout the Easter season. I pray that the extra time spent in prayer will bring grace and joy to your home, and also will strengthen us as a parish family. Resurrection Prayer Heavenly Father, Lord of life and death, When Christ our Paschal Lamb was sacrificed, He overcame death by His own dying And restored us to life by His own rising. In virtue of His life-giving Passover, Pour your Holy Spirit into our hearts, Fill us wilth awe and reverence for you, And with love and compassion for our neighbor. We ask this through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. In Christ, Fr. Rene Ramoso ___________________ PARISH OFFICE Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MASS UPDATE!
___________________ FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM ____________________________________________________________________________________ RESOURCES The priests and staff of St. Cecilia continue to pray for the health and safety of our parishioners and their families. While we are gradually resuming parish activities, the impact of COVID-19 on our global community remains an ongoing challenge. As we go about the daily life of the parish as best we can, we wanted to update you on a few important matters and resources:
CONFESSIONSSaturdays from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM ANOINTING OF THE SICK REQUEST A MASS INTENTION PARISH FINANCES Recently the Archbishop convened a meeting with all pastors to discuss the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the parishes of the Archdiocese. Several parishes find themselves financially challenged and funds will be made available to assist them through these difficult times. I am happy to report to you that, through the generosity of parishioners and the careful stewardship of our finances, St. Cecilia Parish and School currently remain financially stable. We do understand that this pandemic event has had a major financial impact on many of our parishioners and we are grateful for anything that you can continue to give. ONLINE GIVING (stcecilia.com/83) is utilized by many parishioners and if you require assistance please feel free to reach out to the Rectory Office.
SPIRITUAL RESOURCES As a member of the Parish, you can avail yourself of www.formed.org. Our parish access code: RZDPQZ). This resource will provide you with access to thousands of movies, programs, and other materials that we believe will be of spiritual comfort and guidance during this time.
NEW BIBLE SHARING GROUP The Parish is offering a monthly Bible Sharing group. The group will meet on the first Wednesday evenings of the month at 7:30 PM and will be led by Terence Leung and Fr. Paul Arnoult. It will be a one-hour meeting via Zoom and/or phone call. Prior to each meeting, we will select a scripture passage from an upcoming Sunday liturgy. During the meeting, we will read the passage and share perspectives, insights, and feelings. Participants will be emailed a Zoom link and a dial-in phone number before each meeting. All parishioners are welcome to join. To register for this class or for more information, please contact Terence at terence.scp@gmail.com or call the Parish Office and leave a message for Fr. Paul. _____________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________ Pope Francis: An Important Statement Regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession During COVID-19 Lockdown/Restriction
VATICAN CITY (CNS) March 20, 2020 - People who cannot get to confession because of the coronavirus lockdown or other serious reason can go to God directly, be specific about their sins, request pardon, and experience God's loving forgiveness, Pope said. "This is the right time, the opportune moment. An act of contrition done well, and our souls will become white like snow. Return to your father who is waiting for you," the pope said. "The God of tenderness will heal us; he will heal us of the many, many wounds of life and the many ugly things we have done. God welcomes every repentant sinner with open arms, it's like going home, Lent is a special time to let God wash us, purify us, to let God embrace us. Yes, the best place for that is the confessional. But many people today would tell me, 'Father, where can I find a priest, a confessor, because I can't leave the house? And I want to make peace with the Lord, I want him to embrace me, I want the Father's embrace.' "the pope said his response would be, "Do what the Catechism (of the Catholic Church) says. It is very clear: if you cannot find a priest to confess to, then speak directly with God, your father, and tell him the truth. Say 'Lord, I did this, this, this. Forgive me and ask for pardon with all your heart. Make an act of contrition, the pope said, and promise God, " 'I will go to confession afterward, but forgive me now' And immediately you return to a state of grace with God." |
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St. Cecilia's Church
2555 Seventeenth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116
Main Telephone: (415) 664-8481
Fax: (415) 661-2957
Email: stcecilia@stcecilia.com
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Emergency Sick Calls: 415-535-8719
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Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Current Mass Schedule
Weekdays: (Mon-Fri): 9:00 AM
and 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00AM, (Vigil): 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM
and 11:30 AM
All Mass Schedule mentioned above are Livestreamed at stcecilia.com
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Thanks to the Knight of St. Cecilia, the Church is open for prayer and visitation Monday - Saturday from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Confessions
Please call (415) 664-8481
to make an appointment
with one of the priests to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Saturday afternoons
in the Church
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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